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Chris Horodecki Born September 24, 1987
PolandOther names The Polish Hammer Nationality Polish
CanadianHeight 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) Weight 155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st) Division Lightweight Reach 69.5 in (177 cm) Style Kickboxing Fighting out of London, Ontario, Canada Team Team Tompkins
Team AdrenalineTrainer Shawn Tompkins Mixed martial arts record Total 22 Wins 18 By knockout 7 By submission 3 By decision 8 Losses 3 By knockout 2 By submission 1 Draws 1 Other information Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog Christopher Horodecki (born September 24, 1987) is a Polish-Canadian mixed martial artist. He is best known for his fights in the WEC and the IFL.
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Mixed martial arts career
Horodecki was born in Poland and raised in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada. At age 6, he attended a seminar run by Shawn Tompkins in Port Stanley and was "addicted ".[1]
He developed his skills quickly, particularly his striking.
International Fight League
Chris made his debut knocking out Erik Owings at IFL: Championship 2006. He then scored victories over Ed West, Ryan Schultz, Bart Palaszewski, Josh Odom and Shad Lierley. Chris then defeated Bart Palaszewski again that earned him a spot in the finals for the lightweight title.
Horodecki was then defeated by Ryan Schultz in the finals of the 2007 IFL Grand Prix.
Affliction
Chris was originally scheduled to fight Dan Lauzon at Affliction: Day of Reckoning but was denied his license for failing his physical.[2] Chris then suffered from a bulging disc in his neck and has lost about 80% of his strength in his right arm. The fight was rescheduled to the next event, Affliction: Trilogy but the event was canceled.
World Extreme Cagefighting
Horodecki's coach Shawn Tompkins announced on October 19, 2009 that Chris had agreed on a contract with World Extreme Cagefighting.[3]
He made his WEC debut against Anthony Njokuani on December 19, 2009 at WEC 45.[4] Horodecki lost via first round TKO, after Chris´ attempt to create distance by turning his back and running away, his opponent Njokuani caught him with a high kick to the head and followed up with punches on the ground.
Horodecki was expected to face Ed Ratcliff on June 20, 2010 at WEC 49,[5] but just days before the event, Ratcliff pulled out of the event for undiclosed reasons.[6] Horodecki instead faced WEC newcomer Danny Downes[7] and won the fight via submission in the third round.
The fight between Horodecki and Ratcliff eventually took place on September 30, 2010 at WEC 51.[8] He won the fight via split decision.
Horodecki faced Donald Cerrone on December 16, 2010 at WEC 53.[9] He lost the fight via submission in the second round and was subsequently released from the promotion.[10]
Bellator
Chris made his Bellator debut against Chris Saunders at Bellator 47. [11] He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Personal life
Chris was also studying to become a paramedic.[12]
Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown 21 matches 18 wins 3 losses By knockout 7 2 By submission 3 1 By decision 8 0 Result Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes Draw 18-3-1 
Mike CoreyDecision (Majority) Bellator 57 November 12, 2011 3 5:00 Rama, Ontario Win 18-3 Chris SaundersDecision (unanimous) Bellator 47 July 23, 2011 3 5:00 Rama, Ontario Bellator Debut. Win 17-3 David CastilloSubmission (rear naked choke) MMA 1: The Reckoning April 2, 2011 1 4:24 Orillia, Ontario, Canada Loss 16-3 Donald CerroneSubmission (triangle choke) WEC 53 December 16, 2010 2 2:43 Glendale, Arizona, United States Win 16-2 Ed RatcliffDecision (split) WEC 51 September 30, 2010 3 5:00 Broomfield, Colorado, United States Win 15-2 Danny DownesSubmission (rear naked choke) WEC 49 June 20, 2010 3 1:09 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Loss 14-2 
Anthony NjokuaniTKO (head kick and punches) WEC 45 December 19, 2009 1 3:33 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States WEC Debut Win 14-1 William SriyapaiSubmission (rear naked choke) Ultimate Chaos June 27, 2009 1 4:02 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States Win 13-1 Nate LamotteDecision (unanimous) IFL: East Rutherford April 4, 2008 3 5:00 East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States Loss 12-1 Ryan SchultzTKO (punches) IFL: World Grand Prix December 29, 2007 1 2:51 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States World Grand Prix finals Win 12-0 
Bart PalaszewskiDecision (split) IFL: World Grand Prix November 3, 2007 3 4:00 Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States World Grand Prix semi-finals Win 11-0 Shad LierleyDecision (unanimous) IFL: Everett June 1, 2007 3 4:00 Everett, Washington, United States Win 10-0 Josh OdomDecision (unanimous) IFL: Los Angeles March 17, 2007 3 4:00 Los Angeles, California, United States Win 9-0 Bart PalaszewskiDecision (split) IFL: Houston February 2, 2007 3 4:00 Houston, Texas, United States Win 8-0 Ryan SchultzTKO (strikes) IFL: World Championship Semi-finals November 2, 2006 2 0:24 Portland, Oregon, United States Win 7-0 Ed WestDecision (unanimous) IFL: Portland September 9, 2006 3 4:00 Portland, Oregon, United States Win 6-0 Erik OwingsKO (kick) IFL: Championship 2006 June 3, 2006 1 4:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Win 5-0 
Mike BellTKO TKO Major League MMA 25: Confrontation May 5, 2006 2 2:38 Montreal, Quebec, Canada Win 4-0 Dave PariseauTKO (strikes) TKO 24: Eruption January 28, 2006 1 2:48 Laval, Quebec, Canada Win 3-0 Dave GouletKO (kick) TKO 23: Extreme November 5, 2005 3 Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada Win 2-0 Stephane LaliberteTKO TKO 22: Lionheart September 30, 2005 2 2:52 Montreal, Quebec, Canada Win 1-0 Matt McDonaldTKO (doctor stoppage) UCW 2 - Caged Inferno June 18, 2005 3 1:21 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada References
- ^ IFL Bio
- ^ "CSAC denies Horodecki his license". MMAMania.com. January 21, 2009. http://mmamania.com/2009/01/21/csac-denies-chris-horodecki-license-to-fight-dan-lauzon-at-affliction-jan-24-because-of-injury/. Retrieved January 21, 2009.
- ^ http://www.cagepotato.com/shawn-tompkins-says-chris-horodecki-may-be-headed-wec-very-soon
- ^ "Chris Horodecki signs with WEC, likely to meet Anthony Njokuani at WEC 45". MMAjunkie.com. 2009-10-22. http://mmajunkie.com/news/16582/chris-horodecki-signs-with-wec-likely-to-meet-anthony-njokuani-at-wec-45.mma. Retrieved 2009-10-22.
- ^ "Lightweights Chris Horodecki vs. Ed Ratcliff targeted for WEC 49 in June". mmajunkie.com. http://mmajunkie.com/news/18269/lightweights-chris-horodecki-vs-ed-ratcliff-targeted-for-wec-49-in-june.mma. Retrieved 2010-03-11.
- ^ "WEC Scrambles for 155er". topmmanews.com. http://topmmanews.com/2010/06/15/wec-scrambles-for-155er/. Retrieved 2010-06-15.
- ^ "WEC Signs Danny Downes to Fight Chris Horodecki at Sunday’s WEC 49". mmafrenzy.com. http://mmafrenzy.com/14845/wec-signs-danny-downes-to-fight-chris-horodecki-at-sundays-wec-49/. Retrieved 2010-06-15.
- ^ "Chris Horodecki meets Ed Ratcliff at WEC 51 in September". mmajunkie.com. 2010-07-21. http://mmajunkie.com/news/20005/chris-horodecki-meets-ed-ratcliff-at-wec-51-in-september.mma.
- ^ "Donald Cerrone vs. Chris Horodecki slotted for WEC 53 in December". mmajunkie.com. October 21, 2010. http://mmajunkie.com/news/21096/donald-cerrone-vs-chris-horodecki-slotted-for-wec-53-in-december.mma.
- ^ "Lightweight Chris Horodecki cut from Zuffa roster". mmajunkie.com. December 28, 2010. http://mmajunkie.com/news/21869/lightweight-chris-horodecki-cut-from-zuffa-roster.mma.
- ^ http://www.mmamania.com/2011/7/13/2132851/bellator-47-chris-horodecki-vs-chris-saunders-booked-for-july-23-on
- ^ "He's called the Crosby of fighting". SLAM! SPORTS. 2007-11-29. http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Fighting/MixedMartialArts/2007/11/29/4695008-sun.html. Retrieved 2010-06-17.
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Categories:- 1987 births
- Living people
- Canadian mixed martial artists
- Polish mixed martial artists
- Lightweight mixed martial artists
- Canadian kickboxers
- Polish kickboxers
- Welterweight kickboxers
- Polish emigrants to Canada
- Canadian people of Polish descent
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